Bruce Allen Ohlwine Sr., 78, of Churubusco, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at his home. Born in Churubusco, IN Bruce was a son of the late Idris Clare and Lois Merriam (Fey) Ohlwine on October 9, 1943. Bruce worked for International Harvester which later became Navistar where he retired. He was a member of First Eel River Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Bruce enjoyed fishing and woodworking.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 50 of years, Susan Ohlwine; children, Bruce A. Ohlwine Jr of California, Monica J. Ward of Huntertown, IN, and Charles I. Ohlwine of Arizona; grandchildren, Mark Ohlwine of California and Mikayla Ward of Fort Wayne; siblings, Carol Pontius, Herb Ohlwine, Jane Poinsett, and Darlene Houser. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-son, William E. Logue; siblings, Ester Sherman, Homer Ohlwine, and Larry Ohlwine.
Memorial service is Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 1:00 pm at First Eel River Baptist Church (11022 Carroll Rd, Churubusco, IN 46723) with burial to follow at Eel River Cemetery.
Memorial may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.